Denver Scooter Rider Seriously Injured After Collision with Train
A Denver scooter rider was struck by a train and sustained serious injuries early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Police in Denver responded to reports of the scooter-train accident at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, near East 42nd Avenue and North Clayton Street, just south of Interstate 70, as stated in a police department release.
Investigators revealed that the victim, who remains unidentified, was operating a stand-up scooter and crashed into the Regional Transportation District’s A Line commuter train.
Emergency responders transported the scooter rider to the hospital with severe injuries.
Denver police have advised the public to anticipate delays in the vicinity as investigations continue, and RTD officials have temporarily suspended service on part of the A Line.
The A Line route, which connects Union Station with Denver International Airport, is currently closed at its four westernmost stations: Union Station, 38th & Blake Station, 40th & Colorado Station, and Central Park Station.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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